Tornado History
Marion Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Marion, Kentucky. The records below identify 12 tornadoes from 1973 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $685K, with 0 deaths and 5 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Marion, Kentucky
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
October is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Marion, Kentucky with 0 deaths
2021 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 7.99 miles in Marion, Kentucky
Widest tornado: 450.0 yards in Marion, Kentucky
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Dec 11, 2021
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Marion, Kentucky, October is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2021 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1977 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 28, 1997 | F2 | Marion, Kentucky | 3 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| December 11, 2021 | EF2 | Marion, Kentucky | 7.99 mi | 450 yd | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| October 1, 1977 | F1 | Marion, Kentucky | 4.7 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 23, 2017 | EF1 | Marion, Kentucky | 2.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| November 9, 2000 | F1 | Marion, Kentucky | 0.3 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 25, 1973 | F1 | Marion, Kentucky | 0.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 2 | $25K |
| December 11, 2021 | EF1 | Marion, Kentucky | 1.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| January 1, 2022 | EF1 | Marion, Kentucky | 0.26 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 19, 2007 | EF0 | Marion, Kentucky | 0.77 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| November 5, 2018 | EF0 | Marion, Kentucky | 2 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $35K |
| January 30, 2013 | EF0 | Marion, Kentucky | 0.12 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 | $25K |
| July 18, 2023 | EF0 | Marion, Kentucky | 0.11 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.